Finding the Third Proportional to 263,317 and 376,282
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,317 and 376,282 is: 537,709.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,317 : 376,282 = 376,282 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,317/376,282 = 376,282/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,317x = 376,282 × 376,282 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,317x = 141,588,143,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,588,143,524/263,317 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 537,709.85
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